Written in 1918 at Brinkwells, Edward Elgar’s Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 is one of his most important chamber works. Combining lyrical introspection with dramatic intensity, this Novello edition presents a mature and deeply expressive sonata for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• Major late chamber work (1918)
• Emotional depth and structural richness
• Dramatic and lyrical contrasts
• Ideal for advanced recital performance
• Published by Novello
Composed during a period of quiet retreat and renewed creative focus, this powerful chamber work stands among the most significant late compositions of Edward Elgar. Written in 1918 at “Brinkwells,” the Sussex country house where he recuperated and composed, the Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 emerged alongside his String Quartet and Piano Quintet as one of his three major chamber music contributions. Deeply expressive and structurally refined, the sonata blends introspective lyricism with dramatic intensity, offering both violin and piano rich thematic interplay and emotional depth. Published by Novello, this edition presents one of Elgar’s most profound and mature works for violin and piano.
Key Features:
Elgar: Chanson de Nuit & Chanson de Matin for Violin by Edward Elgar presents two lyrical companion pieces contrasting introspective depth with radiant melodic freshness.
Key features
• Elegant Romantic miniatures
• Contrasting moods: reflective and uplifting
• Ideal recital pairing
• Emphasizes tone color and expressive phrasing
A beautifully lyrical miniature by Edward Elgar, Salut d’amour, Op. 12 combines flowing violin melody with warm piano textures. Published by G. Henle Verlag, this elegant Urtext edition is ideal for recital and special performances.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic violin piece
• Singing melodic line
• Perfect for recital and encores
• High-quality Henle Urtext edition
A dazzling Romantic showpiece by Edward Elgar, La Capricieuse, Op. 17 combines French-inspired elegance with brilliant violin virtuosity. Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, it is a stylish and captivating recital work.
Key Features:
• Sparkling and virtuosic character
• Elegant French salon influence
• Expressive and agile violin writing
• Ideal for recital performance
• Breitkopf & Härtel edition
A radiant Romantic miniature by Edward Elgar, Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2 features a fresh, flowing melody and elegant piano support. Published by G. Henle Verlag, this Urtext edition is ideal for recital and expressive performance.
Key Features:
• Cheerful and lyrical character
• Memorable melodic writing
• Ideal for recital and encores
• High-quality Henle edition
Composed in 1888 as an engagement gift by Edward Elgar, Salut d’amour, Op. 12 is a tender Romantic miniature with a flowing violin melody and warm piano support. Edited by Donald Burrows and published by Edition Peters, it remains a favorite for recital and special performances.
Key Features:
• Romantic and lyrical character
• Originally titled Liebesgruss
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Reliable Peters edition
A set of expressive early miniatures by Edward Elgar, Three Pieces, Op. 4 blends lyrical warmth with elegant character contrast. The Butorac edition offers an accessible and refined addition to violin recital and teaching repertoire.
Key Features:
• Early Romantic character pieces
• Singing violin lines
• Balanced piano partnership
• Ideal for recital and study
• Butorac edition
Two poetic and contrasting miniatures by Edward Elgar, combining the introspective depth of Chanson de Nuit with the radiant charm of Chanson de Matin. Published by Edition Peters, this violin and piano edition offers elegant Romantic lyricism ideal for recital and study.
Key Features:
• Includes both Op. 15 companion pieces
• Lyrical and expressive Romantic style
• Strong melodic appeal
• Ideal for recital and teaching repertoire
Elgar: Sonata for Violin and Piano by Edward Elgar is a profound late-Romantic chamber work written during his creative Brinkwells period.
Key features
• One of Elgar’s major chamber compositions
• Rich lyrical expression and harmonic depth
• Refined violin-piano partnership
• Advanced recital repertoire
